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Y548 WCE

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,707 mi
Last recorded106,707 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY548 WCE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,707 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Jul 2016 103,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

engine malfunction warning indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 16 May 2015 99,381 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 93,820 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,838 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 87,905 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 87,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 83,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 79,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 73,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,532 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,497 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y548 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y548 WCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y548 WCE registered?

Y548 WCE is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2001.

Is Y548 WCE safe to buy?

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